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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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